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My Favorite Car: Al Unser Jr.

Paul Kelly, Indianapolis Motor Speedway | Tuesday, May 26, 2020

This is the last of an IMS.com series of interviews with Indianapolis 500 legends about the favorite car they drove in “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” and why, in their words.

Unique Car Refused To Lay Down in Popular Victory for Hanks in 1957

Unique Car Refused To Lay Down in Popular Victory for Hanks in 1957

The victory by Sam Hanks in the 1957 Indianapolis 500 was conceivably the single most popular in the entire history of the event, both with the crowd and with the other participants.

Monday, June 1, 2020 Read More about Unique Car Refused To Lay Down in Popular Victory for Hanks in 1957
#500atHome Offered Race Fans Unique Way to Celebrate Indy 500 Spirit

#500atHome Offered Race Fans Unique Way to Celebrate Indy 500 Spirit

Last week, race fans across the country took part in a virtual version of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge with safe and fun #500atHome activities on social media. All week, fans made the “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” a part of their Memorial Day tradition with fun activities and safe ways to participate in what is typically the most fun race weekend of the year.

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Wheldon’s Influence, Popularity Reached Far Beyond Victory Lane

Wheldon’s Influence, Popularity Reached Far Beyond Victory Lane

His record at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway supports the claim that Dan Wheldon was one of the best to ever compete in the Indianapolis 500. In just nine starts, Wheldon compiled an impressive two wins, two second places, a third and a fourth. He started on the front row three times and led 235 laps over that same timespan.

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‘Big Al’ Humbled by Special Baby Borg on Golden Anniversary of First Indy Win

‘Big Al’ Humbled by Special Baby Borg on Golden Anniversary of First Indy Win

BorgWarner is creating a special retro “Baby Borg” trophy to celebrate the golden anniversary of Unser’s first win at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. It will be presented to him in July at the Unser Family Racing Museum in Albuquerque, New Mexico, as the original plan to present the trophy in April was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Friday, May 29, 2020 Read More about ‘Big Al’ Humbled by Special Baby Borg on Golden Anniversary of First Indy Win
My Brickyard Moment: Dale Jarrett, 1998

My Brickyard Moment: Dale Jarrett, 1998

This continues a series of letters from NASCAR drivers recounting major career moments and wins from the Big Machine Vodka 400 at the Brickyard, in their words, and the impact it had on their career.

Thursday, May 28, 2020 Read More about My Brickyard Moment: Dale Jarrett, 1998
Actor Dempsey Raced under Special Spotlight at IMS in Sports Cars

Actor Dempsey Raced under Special Spotlight at IMS in Sports Cars

There have been many actors who have played race drivers, with some of the greatest names in Hollywood – from Clark Gable to Mickey Rooney to James Garner – all gaining fame from roles they played as the fearless men from behind the wheel. Add Patrick Dempsey to that list as the driver who has gained fame from his role as Dr. Derek “Dr. McDreamy” Shepherd in “Grey’s Anatomy."

Wednesday, May 27, 2020 Read More about Actor Dempsey Raced under Special Spotlight at IMS in Sports Cars
Brabham Ignited Technical Revolution at Indianapolis

Brabham Ignited Technical Revolution at Indianapolis

Sir Jack Brabham was the two-time defending Formula One World Champion when he arrived at Indianapolis in 1961, his participation that May launching a major change in the face of racing at the Speedway forever by reintroducing the concept of placing the engine behind the driver.

Tuesday, May 26, 2020 Read More about Brabham Ignited Technical Revolution at Indianapolis